Assistant Director Of Employee And Labor Relations

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Hybrid
Labor and employment laws
Collective bargaining agreements
Grievance procedures
The Assistant Director provides operational leadership and oversight for Brown University’s employee and labor relations (ELR) programs, central to creating a collaborative, engaged, and thriving work environment

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director provides operational leadership and oversight for Brown University’s employee and labor relations (ELR) programs, central to creating a collaborative, engaged, and thriving work environment.
  • Key responsibilities include coordinating and leading negotiations for successor contracts, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and managing grievance procedures to maintain a stable labor-management environment.
  • The position drives operational excellence by leveraging technology for case management tracking and developing training resources that ensure university-wide policy compliance while promoting a high-performance culture.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director provides operational leadership and oversight for Brown University’s employee and labor relations (ELR) programs, central to creating a collaborative, engaged, and thriving work environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Labor and employment laws
  • Collective bargaining agreements
  • Grievance procedures
  • Employee relations investigations
  • Performance management coaching
  • Conflict resolution facilitation

Nice-to-have

  • Champion for employee excellence
  • Trusted advisor to managers
  • Promote fairness and organizational health
  • High-performance culture
  • Inclusive collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree or JD preferred
  • 7 years of progressive HR experience
  • Expertise in unionized environments
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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